/newsroom/ en /newsroom/news/list/2023/07/19/speedy-new-species-of-snake-uncovered-in-australia A new species of snake has been identified for the first time by a team of researchers from the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide, the South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Museum and the Western ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Museum. July 19 2023 Jessica Stanley /newsroom/news/list/2023/07/19/speedy-new-species-of-snake-uncovered-in-australia /newsroom/news/list/2023/01/16/island-tiger-snakes-skulls-adapt-to-eat-large-sea-bird-chicks A study by researchers from the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide and other institutions has found that in a population of island tiger snakes the bones in their jaws increase in length after feeding on large prey, while their mainland counterparts show no change. January 16 2023 Eleanor Danenberg /newsroom/news/list/2023/01/16/island-tiger-snakes-skulls-adapt-to-eat-large-sea-bird-chicks /newsroom/news/list/2022/12/14/researchers-find-the-snake-clitoris An international team of researchers, led by the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide has provided the first anatomical description of the female snake clitoris, in a first-of-its-kind study. December 14 2022 Eleanor Danenberg /newsroom/news/list/2022/12/14/researchers-find-the-snake-clitoris /newsroom/news/list/2021/06/08/sea-snakes-show-their-sensitive-side-to-court-potential-mates Decades of research has revealed the remarkable morphological adaptations of sea snakes to aquatic life, which include paddle-shaped tails, salt-excreting glands, and the ability to breathe through their skin. June 08 2021 Crispin Savage /newsroom/news/list/2021/06/08/sea-snakes-show-their-sensitive-side-to-court-potential-mates /newsroom/news/list/2020/05/29/evolution-of-colour-vision-in-sea-snakes New research has revealed the evolution of colour vision in front-fanged snakes following their transition from terrestrial to fully marine environments, and for the first time, provided evidence of where, when and how frequently the species have adapted their ability to see in colour. The research suggests sea snakes’ vision has been modifying genetically over millions of generations, enabling them to adapt to new environments and meaning they can continue to see prey – and predators – deep below the sea surface. May 29 2020 Cathy Parker /newsroom/news/list/2020/05/29/evolution-of-colour-vision-in-sea-snakes